CBI Arrests Doctor in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Scandal, Investigates Wider Network
NEET-UG Leak: CBI Arrests Maharashtra Doctor Who Bought Paper For Son, May Turn Govt Witness
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Dr. Manoj Shirure, a paediatrician from Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly purchasing a leaked NEET-UG 2026 question paper for his son. The investigation has revealed a complex interstate network involving doctors, coaching operators, and parents, with potential involvement of several others across multiple states.
- 01Dr. Shirure allegedly paid ₹12 lakh (approximately $14,500 USD) for the leaked NEET paper and shared it via Telegram.
- 02He may become a key government witness, helping to uncover the full scope of the paper leak network.
- 03The CBI is investigating at least five additional doctors linked to the case, including paediatricians and gynaecologists.
- 04Parents reportedly paid between ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh (approximately $6,000 to $12,000 USD) for access to the leaked papers.
- 05The operation involved multiple states, with candidates charged between ₹20 lakh and ₹50 lakh (approximately $24,000 to $60,000 USD) for leaked materials.
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The investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has taken a significant turn with the arrest of Dr. Manoj Shirure, a paediatrician from Latur, Maharashtra. He is accused of purchasing the leaked examination paper for ₹12 lakh (approximately $14,500 USD) from Shivraj Motegaonkar, the founder of RCC Classes. Following his arrest, the CBI has conducted extensive raids, seizing mobile phones and documents, and questioning Shirure for several hours. Investigators believe Shirure may become a key witness, potentially exposing a larger network involving doctors, coaching operators, and parents. The CBI is now scrutinizing at least five other doctors from Latur and nearby areas, as well as several parents who allegedly paid between ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh (approximately $6,000 to $12,000 USD) for access to the leaked papers. The investigation has revealed that the operation spanned multiple states, with candidates charged between ₹20 lakh and ₹50 lakh (approximately $24,000 to $60,000 USD) for leaked materials. Central agencies are intensifying their efforts to uncover the full scale of this organized syndicate.
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This investigation could significantly impact the integrity of medical entrance examinations in India, affecting future candidates and their families.
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